This event has been Postponed
Last Aid Information Session
Delivered by Highland Hospice
The Shieling
Friday 14th November, 10:00 - 15:00
What is Last Aid?
Many people want to die at home, yet in western countries most die in institutions like hospitals and nursing homes. The Last Aid project helps to educate the community about the basics of palliative care and care for dying people. These courses are delivered using materials developed by Last Aid International.
More than 8,500 people have already participated in Last Aid courses and more than 1,000 trainers have been trained across many European countries including Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, Austria and Scotland.
What does Highland Hospice offer?
Last Aid is a simple course delivered either face-to-face or on the Zoom platform. Last Aid aims to create awareness and discussion on topics related to Death and Dying. It is an interactive course, with two instructors and up to 20 participants. The instructors will aim to give practical tips on how you can provide comfort to someone who is dying, and what you can do to plan for your own and your family’s future.
The topics discussed are delivered in 4 sections:
1. Dying as a normal part of life
2. Planning Ahead
3. Relieving Suffering
4. Final Goodbyes
Opportunity is provided for participants to get involved with the discussions. The session is delivered by Highland Hospice.
We’re pleased to inform you that tea and coffee will be provided during the seminar, along with time for a lunch break. Please bring your own lunch, or drop in next door to the GALE Centre. If you’d like to book a table for lunch , do let us know.
To secure your spot, a booking fee of £5 is required, which can be paid at the GALE Centre or conveniently online.
We look forward to seeing you there.
